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Pudikaley Pudikaley

From Pookie · 2025

Lyricist
Lavarthan
Singers
Santosh Hariharan, Rukhsar Bandhukia
Music director
Vijay Antony
Details
Pookie2025

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Pudikaley pudikaleyI don't like it, I don't like it
Inime avala parka enakku pudikaleyI don't want to see her anymore
Female
Serupuley serupuleyOn my slippers, on my slippers
Avana varanji mithichi nadapen kadupuleyI will draw his face and stomp on it out of rage
Male
Maane thaene sonnaShe spoke sweet words like dear and honey
Peela vutte konna nebju aache punnaShe bluffed, killed me inside, and left my heart wounded
Veenna pova mannaMay it go to waste, damn it
Avala pathina nenappa udaneThe thoughts about her immediately,
Mannenna oothi nee Thee koluthuPour kerosene on them and set them on fire!
Uruttu urutti nambavachavavaleShe who made me believe her cooked-up lies,
Nenjila irunthu nee thorathuDrive her away from your heart!
Female
Jinkidi jinkidi jinkidi jinkidi jinkidiJinkidi jinkidi jinkidi jinkidi jinkidi
Jinkidi jinkichidhu….Jinkidi it sparkled...
Jinkidi jinkidi jinkidi jinkidi jinkidiJinkidi jinkidi jinkidi jinkidi jinkidi
Jinkidi vaayapothu…Jinkidi shut your mouth...
Male
Pudikaley pudikaleyI don't like it, I don't like it
Inime avala parka enakku pudikaleyI don't want to see her anymore
Female
Serupuley en serupuleyOn my slippers, on my slippers
Avana varanji mithichi nadapen kadupuleyI will draw his face and stomp on it out of rage
Chorus
……....
Male
Uttaale reel uttaaaleShe spun tall tales, spun tall tales
Uttaale uttaaale uttaaale….Spun tall tales, spun tall tales, spun tall tales...
Female
Mutaale naan mutaaleA fool, I am a fool
Mutaale mutaale mutaaleFool, fool, fool
Male
Mudiya valartha mandaA head with long unkempt hair,
Athula soombipona oru KondaWith a shriveled bun on top,
Dhinamum nadakkun sandaDaily fights happening non-stop,
Ithe lovela ennatha kandenWhat did I even gain from this love?
Female
Korangu pola mesaA mustache resembling a monkey,
Avan pechula naatham veesaBad odor wafting from his speech,
Love karugi pona dhosaLove is like a burnt dosa,
Athil enna irukku pesaWhat is left to talk about in it?
Male
Avala pathina nenappa udaneThe thoughts about her immediately,
Mannenna oothi nee Thee koluthuPour kerosene on them and set them on fire!
Uruttu urutti nambavachavavaleShe who made me believe her cooked-up lies,
Nenjila irunthu nee thorathuDrive her away from your heart!
Female
Jinkidi jinkidi jinkidi jinkidi jinkidiJinkidi jinkidi jinkidi jinkidi jinkidi
Jinkidi vaayapothu…Jinkidi shut your mouth...
Male
Pudikaley pudikaleyI don't like it, I don't like it

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Pookie' is an energetic, humorous breakup anthem that captures the bitter yet comedy-infused frustration of two lovers expressing regret over their past relationship. Both voices use vivid Chennai street slang, playful insults, and hyperbole to vent their annoyance at their ex-partners. The lyrics urge letting go of heartbreak by symbolically pouring kerosene on old memories and burning them away, replacing sorrow with defiant humor and rhythm.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Love karugi pona dhosa

Compares a ruined romantic relationship to a burnt, inedible dosa ('Love karugi pona dhosa').

Hyperbole & Imagery

Mannenna oothi nee Thee koluthu

Uses dramatic visual imagery of burning thoughts with kerosene to emphasize complete emotional detachment.

Repetition / Rhythm (Anaphora)

Pudikaley pudikaley

Repeats phrases like 'pudikaley' and 'jinkidi' for rhythmic hook effect and emotional intensity.

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Trivia

Composed by Vijay Antony, 'Pookie' blends contemporary Chennai street slang (Gaana elements) with high-energy dance beats, highlighting comical breakup banter between male and female perspectives.

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